Youth dies after alleged negligence at HFH

RAWALPINDI BUREAU —A 20-year-old man died allegedly due to medical negligence at Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi. Hafiz Muaz Abbasi was brought to the hospital for a minor operation on his nasal bone. However, he developed medical complications after being administered anaesthesia in the operation theatre and subsequently died.

The deceased's father has accused doctors and hospital staff of negligence and demanded a transparent inquiry into the incident from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, along with strict legal action against those responsible. After the minor nasal bone surgery, Hafiz Muaz Abbasi's condition deteriorated, triggering a rush among doctors to save his life.

Despite their efforts, the young man could not survive. Meanwhile, the family is devastated by the sudden death of their young son. His father said the death of his son, who had gone to the hospital for a minor operation, had left the entire family in deep shock. On the other hand, Holy Family Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Ijaz Butt said the inquiry committee constituted to investigate the incident had prepared its initial report.

He said the young man died due to a medical complication that developed after he was administered anaesthesia, adding that no negligence in medical treatment had been established. A clinical audit had also been conducted in this regard. According to Dr Ijaz Butt, the case is being referred to the vice chancellor for further high-level investigation so that all aspects of the incident can be examined.